Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral Fractures
Trifocal femur fractures are those of the femoral neck, diaphysis, and distal femur. These high-energy injuries predominantly occur in young people with the potential for long-term complications and disability. We present the cases of two men who were treated with proximal dynamic hip screws and dis...
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| description | Trifocal femur fractures are those of the femoral neck, diaphysis, and distal femur. These high-energy injuries predominantly occur in young people with the potential for long-term complications and disability. We present the cases of two men who were treated with proximal dynamic hip screws and distal periarticular locking plates to effectively manage trifocal femur fractures. Our cases have shown union at 2 years with good functional outcomes without the need for reintervention. We provide evidence for a successful surgical treatment option for these rare and complex injuries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c7d7c886230b4adea103c4b7e41c9c752025-08-20T02:19:44ZengWileyCase Reports in Surgery2090-69002090-69192014-01-01201410.1155/2014/528061528061Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral FracturesMichelle Griffin0Alastair G. Dick1Shamim Umarji2Orthopaedic Department, St. George’s Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UKOrthopaedic Department, St. George’s Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UKOrthopaedic Department, St. George’s Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UKTrifocal femur fractures are those of the femoral neck, diaphysis, and distal femur. These high-energy injuries predominantly occur in young people with the potential for long-term complications and disability. We present the cases of two men who were treated with proximal dynamic hip screws and distal periarticular locking plates to effectively manage trifocal femur fractures. Our cases have shown union at 2 years with good functional outcomes without the need for reintervention. We provide evidence for a successful surgical treatment option for these rare and complex injuries.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/528061 |
| spellingShingle | Michelle Griffin Alastair G. Dick Shamim Umarji Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral Fractures Case Reports in Surgery |
| title | Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral Fractures |
| title_full | Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral Fractures |
| title_fullStr | Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral Fractures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral Fractures |
| title_short | Outcomes after Trifocal Femoral Fractures |
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| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/528061 |
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